chasten

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈt͡ʃeɪ.sən/

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Verb

Plain form chasten

Third-person singular chastens

Past tense chastened

Past participle chastened

Present participle chastening

1. If something chastens you, it makes you humble or restrained.
   • Synonyms: restrain and moderate